Scabiosa atropurpurea 'Tall Double Rose'
- Product number: 553410
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Latin: Scabiosa atropurpurea
An authentic classic for the cutting garden! This robust, free-flowering annual produces an abundance of large, double "pincushions" in a beautiful shade of mid-pink. The deep dark heart with contrasting white stamens gives the flower a sophisticated look. With a height of 80 cm and strong, branched stems, this is an ideal cut flower; the more you pick, the more abundantly the plant blooms. Not only florists, but also bees and butterflies are fond of its scent. A fast grower that adds class to your border well into autumn.
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Latin: Scabiosa atropurpurea
Dutch: Duifkruid
Also known as: Duifkruid
English: Sweet Scabious
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- Flower colour: Medium pink with a deep dark heart and white stamens
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Scabiosa atropurpurea
- Dutch: Scabiosa
- Also known as: Pigeon Scabious
- English: Sweet Scabious
